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Residents of Wedgewood South benefit from established routine

GRACIOUS LIVING - Each apartment home at Wedgewood South Assisted Living is bright and comfortable, with a large, private bathroom and a kitchenette.

This is the time of year when families start moving back into their school-year routines – breakfast in the morning, off to school, sports practice after class, homework in the evening, and early to bed. Establishing daily routines for the family is important to keep everyone on time and get them where they need to be.

For seniors, having a daily routine is equally as important. Routines provide a reassuring structure to the day. The familiarity of daily routine is a comfort for seniors, especially in light of their physical limitations or possible decline in cognitive function, both of which can made change more difficult to handle. Routine can increase feelings of control and safety

At Wedgewood South Assisted Living, located in southwest Lubbock, routine is an important part of each day. In addition to set times for meals, activities and recreational opportunities are scheduled and posted so residents can plan their day. For residents, the routine is reassuring and makes them feel happy in the knowledge that the things that they can no longer do are getting done.

Of course, routine doesn’t mean boring! Menus change frequently and feature a number favorite dishes enjoyed by residents, and Wedgewood South’s activity schedule features a variety of different events. The lovely Brandes Chapel Theatre at Wedgewood South plays host to many entertainments, such as movies, in addition to regular worship services.

As your family gets back into the routines of the school year, take this opportunity to talk with senior family members and friends about the benefits of moving to an assisted living community like Wedgewood South, where the stresses of maintaining a home are alleviated and staff are available to assist with daily needs.

An assisted living community offers a safe, structured environment. Not only is staff available around the clock, the community is secured at night and monitored during the day. Wedgewood South has staff to handle housekeeping and laundry needs. Meals are prepared and served in a dining area where residents can socialize. Wedgewood South also offers an above-ground storm shelter which is easy for residents to access in times of bad weather.

Apartments at Wedgewood South are designed to be handicap accessible to allow resident to maintain the highest level of independence possible. Each apartment has a large, private bathroom and a kitchenette, as well as an emergency call system.

To learn more about the benefits of assisted living, please visit Wedgewood South and talk with staff and residents. Community Manager Susie King would be pleased to take you on a tour and answer any questions you may have. Wedgewood South is currently accepting new residents; when the need is immediate, residents can usually move and be settled at Wedgewood South in less than a week. All suites have private baths; select suites starting at $1999.

Offering a lifestyle of comfort, convenience and care, Wedgewood South is a non-profit, faith-based assisted living community operated by Lutheran Social Services. Wedgewood South is located at 9812 Vinton Ave., telephone (806) 798-1011.